Collection: Fry

Item Number: Fry0186

Category: Dart - Bird Dart

Region: Arctic

Tribe: Eskimo

Period: 1850-1875

Materials: Wood, walrus ivory, sinew and seal hide lashings

Description: Old Eskimo bird darts, solid and heavy in weight with a large notched ivory point and three ivory prongs located midway down the shaft. These pieces are all marked ñSimpson Collectionî. They are of the style found in Northwest Alaska.

Dimensions: 68"

Provenance:

Simpson Collection. Little has been learned about this British collection. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

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